Where does “microprotrusion” come from?
microprotrusion (English) comes from English micro, from Ancient Greek μικρός, from Proto-Indo-European mēy- — soft, tender, dear.
microprotrusion (English): A microscopically small protrusion
Definitions
- A microscopically small protrusion
Ancestry of “microprotrusion”, step by step
microprotrusion traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English micro
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | micro | Small, relatively small; short form of... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | μικρός | little, small |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | mēy- | soft, tender, dear |
via English protrusion
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | protrusion | The act of protruding; The state of being... |
| 2 | French | protrusion | protrusion |